Euro 2024 qualifying: Wales suffer shock home loss to Armenia, Northern Ireland and Ireland also defeated

Wales suffered a shock 4-2 home loss to Armenia, while Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland were also defeated in qualifying for Euro 2024. Daniel James fired Wales in front in the 10th-minute but an impressive volley by Lucas Zelaryan levelled matters before Grant-Leon Ranos gave the visitors a 2-1 lead at half-time. Ad A wasteful Wales adjusting to life after Gareth Bale were punished when Ranos gave Armenia a two-goal cushion with a fine effort from the edge of the area.

Euro QualifyingWales overcome Latvia, Kovacic nets double as Croatia win in Turkey28/03/2023 AT 21:00 A goal by Harry Wilson gave Wales a chance with less than 20 minutes remaining but any hope of a comeback were extinguished when Zelarayan curled in a superb second. Wales also had Kieffer Moore sent off on 78 minutes. Wales are in second spot with four points from three matches, Turkey top the group with six from three, while Armenia have three points from two and Latvia have no points from the first two games.

There was also drama in Group C as Ukraine found themselves 2-0 down at North Macedona after first half goals from Enis Bardhi and Elif Elmas. But two goals in five minutes in the second period, first from Illya Zabarnyi and then Yukhym Konoplya levelled things. A red card for Visar Musliu reduced North Macedonia to 10 men, before Viktor Tsyhankov scored on 83 minutes for three points.

Ukraine are second with three points, while North Macedonia are fourth, also with three points. In Group C’s other match, England beat Malta 4-0 away. England top the group with three wins from three, and Malta are bottom without a point.